The Republic of Iron Forge is a massive, pleasant nation, remarkable for its burgeoning Kitsune population. The hard-working population of 2.336 billion Iron Forgeans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 18.9%.

The Iron Forgean economy, worth 101 trillion Delta Eagles a year, is led by the Uranium Mining industry, with major contributions from Beef-Based Agriculture, Cheese Exports, and Furniture Restoration. Average income is 43,624 Delta Eagles, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is relatively low, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Iron Forge's national animal is the Kitsune.

Iron Forge is ranked 171,244^th in the world and 48^th in Kerbals of the North for Most Cheerful Citizens, with 50 Percentage Of Water Glasses Perceived Half-Full.